What is P.E.A.C.E.S?
PEACES stands for Personal, Ecological, Aesthetic,Cultural, Economic, and Social dimensions. Together, these dimensions form a simple general framework for understanding and addressing the complex challenges we face while working to create a sustainable and more balanced world.
Personal
The Personal dimension focuses on individual well-being, balance, inner development and personal growth. It recognizes that sustainable change begins with the individual and encompasses physical health, mental well-being, emotional as well as intellectual intelligence and spiritual growth.
Key aspects:
- Physical and mental health practices
- Mindfulness and self-awareness
- Personal development and lifelong learning
Ecological
The Ecological dimension addresses our relationship with the natural world and focuses on environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation and being balance with nature. It recognizes that human well-being is inextricably linked to the health of our planet.
Key aspects:
- Biodiversity conservation and restoration
- Sustainable resource management
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Aesthetic
The Aesthetic dimension refers to all the ways it’s possible to sense and react in the world. We navigate and react to our world through sight, smell, touch, sound, taste, expression, emotion, intuition and various other ways. Learning to trust and enhance our senses while developing awareness of others. Key aspects:
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- Creative and artistic expression
- Opening and broadening the senses
- Appreciating beauty through balance
Cultural
The Cultural dimension honors diversity, preserves heritage, creates traditions and promotes exchange of wisdom. Culture is all about how we group ourselves together based on a common belief, idea, place of residence, hobby, interest, religion, race, gender, etc…
Key aspects:
- Open to understanding other perspectives
- Finding common ground at the human level
- Cultural innovation and evolution
Economic
The Economic dimension focuses on creating sustainable economic models, fair trade, and ethical business practices. It recognizes that economic systems should serve human well-being and ecological health rather than undermining them.
Key aspects:
- Regenerative and circular economic models
- Fair trade and ethical supply chains
- Shifting monetary value and systems towards supporting real human values and ecological systems.
Social
The Social dimension strengthens communities, promotes equality, and fosters social cohesion. It recognizes that healthy relationships, inclusive communities, and just social systems are fundamental to human flourishing and collective well-being. Discovering how can we collaborative support each other.
Key aspects:
- Collaborative and regenerative social systems
- Social justice and equity
- Inclusive governance
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